Winery Claude QuenardSansoufrir
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Sansoufrir of the Winery Claude Quenard is in the top 60 of wines of Vin de Savoie.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sansoufrir of Winery Claude Quenard in the region of Savoie often reveals types of flavors of oaky, plum or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Claude Quenard's Sansoufrir.
Discover the grape variety: Jacquère
Lively and thirst-quenching whites with a pale colour, a lean palate and brisk acidity, on delicate aromas of white flowers (hawthorn), citrus, green apple, fresh almond and characteristic alpine mineral notes of flint. Light finish, best drunk young. The absolute star of Vin de Savoie AOC crus (Apremont, Abymes, Chignin, Cruet) on the limestone scree of Mont Granier. Native Savoyard variety, the most planted in the French alpine vineyards.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sansoufrir from Winery Claude Quenard are 2017, 2018
Informations about the Winery Claude Quenard
The Winery Claude Quenard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Vin de Savoie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Savoie
French Alpine AOC between lakes and mountains (~1,755 ha, 71% whites). Lively, mineral whites dominate. Signature Jacquere of the Apremont, Abymes, Chignin crus: with signature notes of white flowers, green apple, citrus, almond and gunflint, a taut and thirst-quenching palate — the Savoyard aperitif with fondue or raclette. Altesse (Roussette) more noble and broad (honey, hazelnut, ripe citrus).
The wine region of Savoie
French Alpine vineyard with unique native grapes. Signature Jacquère in whites (~50% of the vineyard): lively, light dry wines with white flowers, green apple, citrus, fresh almond and a mineral touch, perfect with fondue and raclette. Ampler Altesse (Roussette) (pear, honey, hazelnut). Fruity, peppery Mondeuse reds (cherry, violet, firm tannins), light Gamay and fine Pinot Noir.
The word of the wine: Fermentation
The process by which grape juice becomes wine, thanks to the action of yeasts that transform sugar into alcohol.
